Western Australia

The state of Western Australia regulates mineral rights onshore and within 3 nautical miles of the shoreline.

The Department of Minerals and Petroleum is responsible for administering mineral tenure and other acts to do with mining and industrial safety. There is a basic provisions guideline:guideline here, with the mineral titles home page here.

The schedule of fees and charges is here

Relevant Legislation

• Mining Act 1978
• Mining Regulations 1981

Mineral Tenure Types

• Exploration License (WA)
• Prospecting License (including special prospecting license for gold)
• Mining Lease
• Miscellaneous License
• General Purpose License
• Retention License